# Flower of Sulphur V16 First Ascent

> Hamish McArthur completes Flower of Sulphur V16 in Squamish, his first ascent.
- Title: Flower of Sulphur V16 First Ascent · Gripped Magazine
- Summary: Hamish McArthur completes Flower of Sulphur V16 in Squamish, his first ascent. Hamish McArthur made the first ascent of Flower of Sulphur (V16) in Squamish…
- Keywords: flower of sulphur, v16, squamish, hamish mcarter, john mccullough, first ascent, Gripped Magazine
- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/flower-of-sulphur-v16-first-ascent-in-squamish
- Author: gripped
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:32:55+00:00
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- Topics: flower of sulphur, v16, squamish, hamish mcarter, john mccullough, first ascent
## First Ascent
Hamish McArthur made the first ascent of Flower of Sulphur (V16) in Squamish earlier this year.

> The name Flower of Sulphur is an ode to a John McCullough poem of the same name. The poem explores friendship and grief.
## Climb Details
McArthur has flashed Silent Menace (5.14c), climbed Spirit Quest (5.14d), made the first ascent of Tilde (V15), repeated Prow Wall (5.14a, eight pitches) with Midori Buechli, sent Zazen (V15), and climbed The Gunslinger (5.14 trad).
## Recent Activity
Earlier this year, McArthur announced his retirement from competition climbing after finishing fifth at the Paris Olympics and earning a podium finish at the World Championships.
## Key takeaway

Hamish McArthur made the first ascent of Flower of Sulphur (V16) in Squamish, a climb named after a John McCullough poem about friendship and grief.